Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods could launch alongside the foldable iPhone

• A new report claims that Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods will launch in late 2027.
• Sources say the original plan was to launch in 2026, but the company’s struggles with AI delayed the deadline.
• It’s believed these AirPods launch around the same time as Apple’s foldable iPhone.

Apple has a slate of new products currently under development, from smart glasses to a Google Nest Hub-like rival. However, the one we’ve probably heard the most about is the company’s camera-equipped AirPods. The last time these earbuds were in the news, we learned that they had reached the late stages of development. A new report now gives us an idea of when to expect them.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans on launching its camera-equipped AirPods in late 2027. Sources close to the matter tell the outlet that the original plan was to launch in 2026. However, that deadline was delayed due to Apple’s struggles with developing AI software.